DeGette Hails Browns Canyon Designation in Latest BuzzFeed Post
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-01) published a BuzzFeed community post today to celebrate the designation of Browns Canyon as a National Monument. Browns Canyon in Chaffee County, Colorado is Colorado's eighth National Monument.
"The designation of Browns Canyon as a National Monument ensures this beautiful and unique place will be protected for generations to come," said Rep. DeGette. "I have worked for years to protect Browns Canyon, and this designation would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of a broad coalition of dedicated conservationists, sportsmen and women, lawmakers, and – most importantly – members of the community."
Browns Canyon National Monument will include approximately 21,000 acres of land around the upper Arkansas River that are renowned destinations for fishing, rafting, white-water kayaking, and hiking. Rep. DeGette has been working with local stakeholders to protect Browns Canyon since she first introduced the Colorado Wilderness Act in 1999.
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10 Reasons President Obama Declaring Browns Canyon a National Monument is a Big Deal
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